Mansfield

The author of the story "The Doll's House", Katherine Mansfield, was born in...

• England

• Scotland

• New Zealand

In "The Doll's House" why did the other girls look down on the Kelveys?

• The other girls were jealous of their unusual, carefree lives.

• They did not conform to the beauty standards of the day.

• Their family were poor and considered to be very low class.

• They were boastful children who often misbehaved.

In "The Doll's House" why was it so wrong for the girls to even speak to the Kelveys?

• The Kelveys wore cheap clothes.

• The Kelveys were not respected or thought highly of.

• The Kelveys had poor performance in learning.

• The Kelveys spoke a different language.

In "The Doll's House", which of the following most likely drives Kezia's attempt to let the Kelvey girls see the doll house?

• her rebellious nature

• her need to show off

• her desire to be kind

• her wish to act superior

What main criticism does this story "The Doll's House" offer about the class system that prevailed in the place and time of its setting?

• the class system created a sense of responsibility in the upper class

• the class system brought physical hardship to the lower classes

• the class system was governed mainly by women

• the class system could be cruel to the lower class

What does this story "The Doll's House" suggest about the way that most people feel when they demean or insult other people?

• They feel pleased and superior

• They feel guilty and embarassed

• They feel completely indifferent

• They feel upset with themselves.

What is one likely meaning of the symbol of the doll's house in the story?

• social status

• creativity

• foolish ideas

• unpleasantness

Who wrote The Doll's House?

• Katherine Mansfield

• Gabriel Marquez

• William Golding

• John Steinbeck

In which of Katherine Mansfield's stories does the character Laura appear?

• The Garden Party

• The Doll's House

• Bliss

• Prelude

What is a common theme in Katherine Mansfield's works?

• Adventure and exploration

• Social class and isolation

• Science fiction

• Historical events